Deputy Head of Mission - Support at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. The association leads in average 190 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 5 million people in 20 countries - in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe and France.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Deputy Head of Mission - Support

Location: Abuja
Employment: Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract – 6 months renewable
Starting date: 15 April 2017

Humanitarian Situation and Needs

• Following the intensification of the Chad Lake conflict in Nigeria (North East of the Country), PUI has decided to also respond to this crisis (since the organization already assist the Nigerian refugees in Cameroon) from Nigeria.

Prerequisite of Nigeria

• With the biggest population in Africa, (between 178.000.000 and 200.000.000 habitants), Nigeria is ranked as one of the first economy of the continent thanks to oil and petroleum products as well as mineral resources (gold, iron, diamonds, copper etc…). Despite a strong economy, Nigeria suffers from huge inequalities between rich and poor, and from a high rate of corruption, at every level. Moreover, a great ethnic diversity (more than language groups led by the family or clan manner) mixed with a federal mechanism make it a real powder keg.

Historical and North East Statehood

• The current Nigeria is an agglomeration of both the Northern and Southern protectorate, which were amalgamated in 1914, only about a decade after the defeat of the Sokoto Caliphate and other Islamic states by the British which were to constitute much of Northern Nigeria. In those days, Cameroon, the eastern bordering country, was divided in French and British parts. Following a plebiscite in 1961, the Northern Cameroons opted to join Nigeria. The territory concerned made up much of what is now Northeastern Nigeria, and a large part of the areas affected by the North insurgency.

Our Action in the Field

• PUI is present in Nigeria since April 2016. The NGO is willing to cover the needs of crisis affected people in Borno State through a comprehensive integrated approach, targeting the people’s affected by the crisis with means of subsistence (Food Security & Livelihood), the access to the basic services (Primary Health Care, Nutrition) and the living conditions (Shelter, NFI, WASH, etc.).
• Since the most urgent need was (and is still) the food assistance, PUI has starting to intervene within this crisis by providing food aid through Cash Based Interventions to the affected local populations (both IDPs and Host Communities). Now, PUI is extending its activities to other sectors linked to primary needs and/or to the creation of employment and livelihoods, as well as enlarging its footprint outside Maiduguri, targeting needs in rural areas.

Job Description

• The Deputy Head of Mission ensures the daily functioning of the mission, is responsible for the successful operation of programs by overseeing and ensuring quality and efficient support services, and reports to the Head of Mission, in whose absence the Deputy may provide interim coverage.

Support departments Oversight:

• He/She provides oversight of all PUI Nigeria support functions (Logistics, Administration, Finance, Human Resources) and ensures smooth, coordinated operations, finding synergies and improvements where possible.

Logistic Monitoring:

• He/She ensures that current logistics procedures follow PUI standards and formats, and are in accordance with donor rules and regulations, overseeing and implementing an effective and efficient supply chain

Administrative and Financial Monitoring:

• He/She ensures that current administrative and financial procedures follow PUI standards and formats, and are in accordance with donor rules and regulations.

Human Resources:

• He/She supervises the Logistics Coordinator, Administration/Finance Coordinator, HR Coordinator.

Security:

• He/She assists the Head of Mission in analysis and management of mission security.

Relationship With Headquarters:

• He/She assists the Head of Mission in effectively circulating information between headquarters and the field, and ensures compliance with deadlines.

Representation:

• He/She assists the Head of Mission in representing the organization to partners, donors and various authorities.

Requirements
Training :

• Bachelor in International relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Experiences :

• Minimum of 2 years in a core support function; Logistics; Finance; Administration; HR
• Successful experience in expatriate team management and multisectorial programs

Knowledge and Aptitudes :

• Excellent writing skills in English
• Detailed knowledge of donors (ECHO, OFDA, CDC, WFP, UNHCR…)
• Good knowledge of Lake Chad region/crisis

Computer Skills:

• Pack Office

Qualities of Candidate:

• Leadership and ability to make decisions
• Ability to be assertive, if necessary
• Ability to analyze (judgment, practicality) and to synthesize
• Ability to adapt
• Organization, discipline, and compliance with deadlines
• Outstanding ability to listen and negotiate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Calm and composed
• Ability to work under stress in general, and in emergency situations in particular.

Languages:

• Languages English mandatory
• French appreciated.

Remuneration

• Monthly gross income: from 2,420 up to 2,750 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
• Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
• Insurance: including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
• Housing: in collective accommodation
• Daily living Expenses: « Per diem »
• Break Policy: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
• Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified andidates should send their application (Resume and cover letter) to Romain Gautier, Human Resources Officer for Expatriates addressed to: [email protected] with the following subject : DHoM Support - Nigeria